Protonated bisphosphines: a new class of powerful hydride donors capable of CO 2 reduction

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Danijela Barić, Mario Damjanović, Zoran Glasovac, Ines Despotovic, Borislav Kovačević
DOI: 10.1039/d5cc06952a
Cited by: 2
References: 31

Abstract

DFT calculations demonstrate that monoprotonated bisphosphines act as exceptionally strong metal-free hydride donors, highlighting their promise for facilitating CO 2 reduction.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
16
Pages
4833–4837
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN